An unconscionable hole in the government’s budget

An unconscionable hole in the government’s budget

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On Tuesday night, the Albanese Government handed down its first federal budget. While there were some positive measures including future investment in social housing, they have chosen not to raise the rate of income support. This is an unconscionable hole in the government’s budget.

The government will be watching closely to see how their first budget has been received. We need to make clear that it is not okay to overlook the fact that over three million people live in poverty in Australia, including 761,000 children.

Can you help flood the Treasurer’s inbox with emails calling for an urgent increase to income support to ensure everyone can can cover the basics?

On Tuesday night, the Albanese Government handed down its first federal budget. While there were some positive measures including future investment in social housing, they have chosen not to raise the rate of income support. This is an unconscionable hole in the government’s budget.

The government will be watching closely to see how their first budget has been received. We need to make clear that it is not okay to overlook the fact that over three million people live in poverty in Australia, including 761,000 children.

Can you help flood the Treasurer’s inbox with emails calling for an urgent increase to income support to ensure everyone can can cover the basics?

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The most powerful messages are those spoken from the heart, make sure to share your own concerns and experiences. If you’re currently on income support make sure to let them know. 

You may also want to include:

  • Your concern that raising the rate of income support was excluded from the Budget, despite there are three million people, including 761,000 children, living below the poverty line. 

  • That you’re aware that the government provided future investment in social housing but people need help now.

  • Make sure to tell them what you would like to see the Federal Government do, now and in the future.

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